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 Del
Camino's exclusive hands on class for adults who love horses addresses the
specific needs of adults who do not necessarily ride them. The curriculum
teaches general horsemanship and groundwork skills using our Safety First
Horsemanship™ method. The course meets the needs of:
- Couples
considering purchasing horse property and keeping horses at home for
themselves or their children to ride.
- Non-riding
parents of children who are taking riding lessons and may consider
buying a horse that will be boarded at the training stable and need
to make informed decisions, and be confident and comfortable around
their child’s mount.
- Riders
who must take a break from riding due to pregnancy, illness or injury
and want to stay involved and learn more.
- Adults
who wish to do charitable work around horses but lack the necessary
skills and confidence with horses.
- Owners
who did not receive structured and complete training in how to handle
and care for their horse, stable and tack when they took their riding
lessons.
Del Camino provides well-mannered school
horses, grooming supplies and tack for working with the horses, as well as
high quality detailed class handouts. Students are able to begin
getting close to horses by simply dressing comfortably and safely.
Learning
to Braid a Pulled Mane
Classes run November through April on
Monday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Students may enroll for any
month, and are not required to enroll for the entire season. However,
the curriculum is designed to build on previous classes, so a person who
cannot safely handle, move around, and lead a horse should not expect to
participate in the hands-on portion of the classes after the first month
when these skills are taught. Space
availability is limited, and advance reservations are required. Come
develop your knowledge of horses and confidence caring for them with us!
If you have considered taking Equine
Science courses at your local community college, but can’t fit them into a
work schedule, this class is for you.
If you want more hands-on practice and direct observation without
losing the detail and structure of a school's textbook/lecture course, this
class is for you.
Class Specifics
- November
2005 to April 2006
- Mondays,
except holidays. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Saturdays,
except holidays. 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Adults
(ages 18 and up)
- Prepaid
advance reservations required for each month of class due to school
horse assignments, hands on materials, and handouts.
- Affordable: $120.00 per person per 4 week
series for the 2005-2006 season.
Class
Schedule*
November:
- Horse
Senses and Behavior
- Approaching,
Catch and Release, Leading and Tying
- Body
Parts Conformation Condition and Movement
- Grooming
and Hoof Care
December:
NOTE: Chanukah is Monday the
26th
- Basic
Presenting the Horse in Hand and Holding for Vet
- Leg
Care including Boots, Wraps, Bandages, Liniments
- Inspecting
for Injury and Illness, Taking Vital Signs
January:
- Care
of the Mouth and Teeth
- Bridle
Fit and Bridling
- Saddle
Fit and Saddling
- Tack
Care
February:
- Stall,
Barn, Arena Maintenance
- Stable
Security and Safety
- Parasite
Control (flies, worms, etc.)
- Blanketing
or Clipping
March
- Feed
Part I - Water & Hay
- Feed
Part II - Grains, Supplements & Storage
- Exercise:
Turnout, Walker,
Lunging
- Bits
or Colors Markings Breeds & Registration
April
- Bathing
or Braiding
- Routine
Vaccinations & Health Care
- First
Aid Part I - Lameness & Wounds
- First
Aid Part II - Colic & Illness
*Schedule and topics are
subject to change based on weather and student needs. Past seasons average
class size for this curriculum was eight adults.
For more
information, or to enroll, please:
1. call
us at (480) 242-9490 or
2. e-mail
us at info@delcaminoequestrian.com
or
3. download
the registration form here AND the
liability release/medical authorization form here
to mail, fax or hand in.
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